SON is Back! Son Heung-min is ready to play against West Ham → Postecogludo "I endured the A-match period well."

Oct 18, 2024

Son Heung-min appeared on Tottenham's way to work. He hinted at a return with a smile on his face. On the 18th (Korea Standard Time), Tottenham released photos of players entering the club to participate in training after the October A-match period through the club's SNS account. Son Heung-min did not miss out, either. Son Heung-min came into Tottenham's training ground with a bright smile in his plain clothes. Photo = Capture Tottenham SNS

Son Heung-min appeared on the way to work for the Tottenham squad. He hinted at a return with a smile on his face.

Tottenham released photos of players entering the club to participate in training after the October A match on its SNS account on the 18th (Korea time). Son Heung-min did not miss out, either. Son Heung-min came into Tottenham's training ground with a bright smile in his plain clothes.

Tottenham is set to play the eighth round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season against West Ham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 19th. For Tottenham, it is time to win in order to overcome the painful upset loss against Brighton earlier.

The most welcome news for Tottenham ahead of the game is Son Heung-min's return from injury. Along with the photos posted on SNS, coach Enze Postecoglou also announced in a press conference that Son Heung-min's return is imminent.

Postecoglou said in a pre-press conference against West Ham that `Son Heung-min and Hishalisson did a good job and trained with the squad. This is a really positive thing. Son Heung-min endured the A-match period really well, and I hope he is ready. The same goes for Hishalysong. I hope both players will be able to play at the weekend."

Son Heung-min missed the previous three matches after being injured in the Europa League match against Karabakh. He left the ground asking for replacement due to a hamstring injury during the game. Both Son Heung-min and Enze Postecoglou said after the game that it was not a big problem, but the situation was not. Son Heung-min missed all of the following Manchester United matches, Ferenc Barrosi matches, and Brighton matches, and his participation in the South Korean national team failed during the A-match in October.

Before the match against Manchester United, Postecoglou also said, `Everything is fine except for Son Heung-min. I don't think Son Heung-min is that bad. I'll see how he goes in training and I'll make a decision there`However, Son Heung-min's name was excluded from the previous Manchester United match, Ferencvaros match, and Brighton match, raising concerns about his injury.

It was the first time since the league game against Leeds in November 2022 that Son Heung-min was excluded from Tottenham's starting list due to injuries other than physical management or rotation, and a fractured orbital injury prevented him from playing. In about a year and 10 months, Son Heung-min watched the team's important games without the list, which was not a substitute resource.

As the number of missed games increased, there were loud concerns about injuries. Tottenham Hotspur News reported 'Brian King, a former Tottenham scout, thought Son's injury could be serious after he was also excluded from the Korean national team. King hopes Son will not be injured in the long run. Currently, the club does not seem to be able to reveal the specific schedule for Son Heung-min's return. King said in an interview that fans would need patience to know the extent of the injuryConcerns continued to pour out over Son Heung-min's situation, which even failed to call up the national team.

However, fortunately, Son Heung-min will rest and recover from the club during the A-match in October, and positive prospects have emerged that he will be able to return in the league game that follows immediately. Son Heung-min also announced his imminent return.

Tottenham's leading reporter Paul O'Keefe reported that Son Heung-min will return to training ahead of the match against West Ham. In addition, injury expert Dr. Rajpal Bra provided positive information that Son Heung-min's injury is no longer serious and is expected to start after the A-match. Now his appearance depends on how good he is in pre-match training. However, he also stressed the need for a cautious approach yet, he said.

Dr. Rajpal said `Son Heung-min does not appear to be a serious injury. I think I will return after the A match period. But the important thing is how he looks in his training. You have to pass the physical test, and it's up to him to play full time."

Son Heung-min also posted a picture of himself at the training site on his personal SNS, signaling his return from injury with the words "Back soon". Tottenham's local fans also cheered the post, saying, `We can't wait.' Considering Son Heung-min's situation and Postecoglou's interview, Son Heung-min is not expected to have any major problems in his participation from the match against West Ham on the 19th.

Son Heung-min, who had been away for weeks due to injury, predicted his return. If Tottenham begins its full-fledged performance again against West Ham, there will be no big problem for Tottenham to rise again.

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SON is Back! Son Heung-min is ready to play against West Ham → Postecogludo "I endured the A-match period well."

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